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EFCC Strengthens Monitoring Ahead of 2027 Elections

June 10, 2026
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2027 Elections: EFCC Says Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn on Primaries

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concern over the rising cost of electoral politics in Nigeria, disclosing that some governorship aspirants...

Iran War: Trump Reacts as US House Votes on Withdrawal

June 4, 2026
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Trump Slams US House Vote Over Iran War Withdrawal

President Donald Trump has criticized a recent vote in the US House of Representatives aimed at ending American military involvement in the Iran war, describing the move as “unpatriotic”...

June 1, 2026
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2027 Election: Full List of Presidential Candidates, Parties and Profiles

Political activities are intensifying as Nigeria moves closer to the January 16, 2027 general election, with several parties already wrapping up their presidential primaries or unveiling their chosen candidates....

Tinubu’s 10.9m Votes Claim Not Realistic – Opposition

May 26, 2026
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ADC Disputes Tinubu’s 10.9m Votes, Warns of 2027 Election Risks

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s assertion that he secured 10.99 million votes in the recently concluded APC presidential primaries, saying the figure...

Tinubu Vows Justice, Orders Support for Rescued Victims

May 25, 2026
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APC Primaries: Sanwo-Olu Congratulates President Tinubu On Victory

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold...

May 21, 2026
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Desmond Elliot Rejects APC Primary Result, Vows to Challenge Outcome

Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere Constituency I, insisting he will be challenging the result through...

May 18, 2026
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Paradigm Initiative Supports Constitutional Challenge to X Platform Restriction in Tanzania

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is supporting an ongoing constitutional case before the High Court of Tanzania challenging the restriction of access to the X platform (formerly Twitter), with a determination...

2027: Tinubu Vows to Deepen Economic Reforms

May 16, 2026
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Second Term Agenda: Tinubu Plans More Economic Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has indicated plans to push forward with his administration’s economic reforms as discussions around a possible second term continue, insisting that the tough measures already implemented...

Peter Obi Opens Up on ADC Resignation Decision

May 3, 2026
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Peter Obi Quits ADC, Releases Detailed Statement on Exit

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has released a fresh public statement addressing recent developments surrounding his political engagements and the broader state of governance in Nigeria....

2027: Sanwo-Olu Backs Hamzat for Lagos Governorship Race

April 28, 2026
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2027: Sanwo-Olu Blesses Dep Gov, As Hamzat Consults Governor On Gubernatorial Aspiration

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lent his support for the bid by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, to succeed him. This was revealed in a statement signed by...